... Recently, Browne et al. have successfully prepared the corresponding cumulene diester from the reaction of Va with mesoxalic ester in 53% yield in the presence of triethylamine (eq ).(9). ... Table 2. entry a, Ar, R, yield (%) b. ... 5, C 6 H 5, m-MeC 6 H 4, 3f, 82. 6, C 6 H 5, m-FC 6 H 4, 3g ...